
Main course · Korean
A colorful Korean stir-fry of sweet potato glass noodles, tender beef, sautéed vegetables, eggs, and a sweet-savory sesame sauce.
Added Oct 4, 2026
25 min
20 min
Serves 4
1× yields Serves 4
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until just warmed through. Substitutions: Swap the beef for chicken, shrimp, or tofu. You can also use more mushrooms or other quick-cooking vegetables if you want a meatless version. Serving: Japchae is delicious warm, room temperature, or chilled, making it great for holidays, potlucks, and lunch boxes. For extra flavor, add a small drizzle of sesame oil right before serving if desired.
In a bowl, mix , , , , and . Let the beef marinate for 15 to 20 minutes while you prep everything else.
In a separate bowl, whisk together , , , , and to make the japchae sauce.
Cook according to the package directions until tender. Drain well, then cut the noodles into shorter lengths with scissors or a knife if desired.
Briefly blanch just until wilted. Drain, rinse with cold water, squeeze out excess moisture, and chop into bite-size pieces.
Heat about half of in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté , , and until softened and lightly browned, then transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining to the skillet. Sauté and until just tender, then move them to the plate with the other vegetables.
Cook in the skillet as a thin omelet. Roll it up, let it cool slightly, and slice it into thin strips.
Add the marinated to the skillet and cook until browned and just cooked through.
Place in a large bowl or the skillet, then toss with the sauce from step 2 until evenly coated.
Add the cooked vegetables, strips, cooked , and . Toss everything together until well mixed and serve warm or at room temperature.

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